Community Notes From Center Junction August to September
Center Junction reports a busy period with the Reliables Sunday school class forming weekly meetings led by Delian and substitute Mrs. Robbie. Local families relocate as Harrison Loomis moves to Seatch Grove with his wife and children. A severe Sunday storm hits Flood Love barn east of town burning it and its contents though horses are saved. Community members travel to Andimosa to discuss road issues with county board and farm bureau. The area notes deaths, births, shop updates, illness and school updates among residents and neighboring towns.
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Center Junction
A. Alyea
Delian, McKenn
R. S. Robbie
Prahm
John Livingston
Alan Serbousek
Loomis
Harrison Loomis
Seatch Grove
Ahrend Balster
Himebingh
Love
Tie
Thaken
Mr. Love
T. R. Young
TH. GO. Manuel
Gus Drei- Yelhis
Peter Caulsen
J. N. Smith
N. C. Holst
County Farm Bureau
Andimosa
Board of Supervisors
Farm Bureau
Gerd Gress
Peter Prahm
Minnesota
Lacie
Kathryn Winnebaugh
Guy McDonald
Double H
Dorothy McDonald
Anna McDonald
Des Moines
Himebaugh
Hlimebaugh
Gus Dreibelb
Jierothy
Anamosa Hospital
Riends
Nobertson
Peter Robertson
Amber
Ro Cawkins
Marshalltown
W. Cawkins
Oregon
Marlon Smith
Prahin
Ro Young
Moise
Mount Vernon
Madison Township
Anamosa
Praluns Hardware
Young
Sou
Pailal
Roy
Shattuck
Cuil Kidder
Noof Epworth
U. Ro Youn
Epworth League
Coton
Price's Hardware
J. ME Smith
George
Cornell
Frank Jones
Josee
Strawberry Point
Wright
Montivello
Alexander
Sau
Meas Olin
Sydney
Teward Leech
Monticello
Colemion
Pridian
Leslie Himelaugh
C. A. Burmeister
Maquaketu
Chiles Nelson
Cascade High School Opens and Local News Report
Cascade residents gather as Cascade High School opens with new desks and equipment. Several births, visits, and local events are noted, including a 18th birthday party for Geraldine Gongmore and a car accident involving Justin Marceau’s child.
Automobiles collide near Castle Grove injuring child and adults
Report from Castle Grove details a weekend collision at the foot of a hill on Cnut street near Birst street. A baby was thrown from a car but unharmed, while Mrs Howie sustained minor bruises and Mr Towle was uninjured. Both cars damaged. A separate incident injured a child returning home from Monticello. The article also notes storm damage, farm losses, local social events, and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castle Grove
O. R. Howie
Little Son
Monticello
Cnut
Birst Street
Howie
Towle
John Redmond
Serioul
Clarence Johnson
Aamosa
Cou
Anamosa
M. Haley
Fr. Mueller
Nichol WO. Cramer
Tmi Saspers
Frank Marek
Hernan B. Cus
S. M. Hosford
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Relation
Bo Hanken
Center Junction
W. J. J Hegan
Union Township
S. ©. Pfeil
Trenry Caspers
Caspers
Will Hiller
Oregon
Hiller
Eps. W. Cramer
Will
Harry Fairbanks
Cass Ship
Riichard Lyte
B. Hanken
Farmers’ Mutual Insurance Sociation
Hh. Noble
John Husamian
Owen Leonard
John Mclronald
Mercy Hospital
C. A. Fairbanks
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Cass Township
West Satur
Mar
Uo Mivive
Martha Curley
Cascade
Mary Qelew
Tea
Arthur Maiphanks
Tescias
James Delay
Praatepie
Munilay
Ootlere
Hit Mess Werk
Cornerstone laid for ea Prindty church in Scotch Grove
The September 14 ceremony at Johnsonstown marked the cornerstone laying for the ea Prindty church. Rev Sehuets preached on faith, fire, and rebuilding, noting the congregation’s resolve to complete the church before winter. The event included Bible and church records, state and county officer names, and a Bateman presentation. The Women’s Community Circle plans its September meeting at Mrs Bloyd Sinclair’s home and urges member attendance. Harrison Loomis joined Balster Bros at Scctery Gove. welcome to Mr and Mrs Louis and family. Various local arrivals and visits were noted, including the White family of Wisconsin announcing birth Pearl Nathale, and Clark’s improved condition allowing nurse dismissal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ea Prindty
Johosontowt Wis Hield
EL Sebuets
Sehueta
Bateman
Maretvelo
Weamnen
Elit
Harrison Loomis
Center Junction
Balster Bros
Scctery Gove
FL A. Royden
Louis
W. B. Warner
Cedar
Clark
Andrew Davidson
Cedar Rapids
Seated Grove
Arend Balster
Omaha
Local notes from Sand Spring community events
The S. M. PF club met at Mrs. Jank Ferring's home with visitors Mrs. W F Matthiessen and Virginia. A surprise party celebrated Miss Marie Green's birthday at the M Green home. Residents and guests traveled to Cincinnati and Minneapolis, with others visiting relatives and attending fairs. The Iowa state hospital project awarded to a Webster City firm for a tuberculin building at Independence, costing 29,900 dollars for thirty patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. M. PF. Club
Jank Ferring
W.F. Matthiessen
Virginia
Fred Lang
M. (. Green
Marie Green
Clara Chestel
Helen Hegler
Cincinnati
Ohio
F. P. McDonough
Ernest
Lorretta
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Mildred Blair
North Fork Township
A. Blair
Anna Wallace
Long Beach
California
John Shuster
GC. C. Stevenson
L. Ju. Gearhart
R. C. Stirton
Monticello
M. CG. Green
Viola
Jippekinton
Kk. J. Guthrie Jurdson
Russell
C. G. Greer
Nebraska
R. Oj. Guthrie
Clara Murray
Dubuque
State of
Iowa
State Hospital of Independence
Webster City
Local Notables and Students Mentioned in Onslow Notes
Onslow residents share updates from Sept 13 mentioning George Sokol at Lyons funeral in Wyoming and several students headed to Maquoketa Monticello Anamosa and Mt. Vernon. Hospital stay ends Chas Rowe returns home Mrs Nellie Buck elected to lead central office and other visits across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onslow
George Sokol
Sibley
Lyons
Wyoming
Carroll Kennedy
Mary Snyder
Maquoketa
Mabel Hicks
Monticello
Bernice Clarnett
Anamosa
Chas, Rowe
Nellie Buck
Raglan
Lee Hansen's
Carre
Mt. Vernon
Will Mackrill
Rapid City
South Dakota
Carrie Mackrill W. OH. Orr
Marion
Wives Hall
Bone
J Ralph
Mrma Powers
Sheldon
Otha Johnsen
Vernon Eynerson
I Monticetto
David Russell
Iscallie
Prairieburg Social Notices and Local Trades
Community updates from Prairieburg September events include Mrs Roy Truesdell visiting relatives and planning to return to Wyandster Illinois. Holub sold horses and farming gear. Dor and Mrs Henry Dolan returned from Cairo Illinois. Clarence Knapp involved in stave scheme and east projects. John Walmutt family to move to Dean house. Miss Nellie Peet had tonsils removed in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pratrieburg
Prairieburg
Roy Truesdell
Orn "Pruesdell Cane
Wyandster
Tos
Holub
Dor
Henry Dolan
Cairo
Tllinois
Lifelong Kansas pioneer Robert M Heasty dies at 72
Robert Mitchell Heasty born near Zanesville Ohio October 31 1848 died August 1921 in Wellington Kansas aged 72. He moved with his family to Iowa and later to Sumner County Kansas where he helped build the Jones County colony near Mayfield. Heasty served as Sumner County High School trustee for 13 years and as church deacon and trustee. Survived by wife Elizabeth Kairns four sons Frank Russell Will Marshal, several grandchildren and one brother John C Mayfield burial at Chikaskia cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mitchell Heasty
Robert
Mary Heasty
Zanesville
Moskingum
Ohio
Wellington
Kansas
Jackson County
Iowa
Jones County
Sumner County
Mayfield
Heasty
Sumner County High School
Elizabeth Kairns
Wayne Township
Prank
Washington
Russell
Wichita
Will
Marshal Kearns
Hhe
John C
Chikaskia
Wise landlords honor fair settlements in farm lease deals
The article notes rental drops and landlords offering concessions to tenants tied to long leases at high rates. A case describes a buyer who paid 18 000 to 20 000 down on a large farm and faced foreclosure as prices fell. The farm owner reclaims the land with improvements, while the former buyer gains a long term lease at a fair rate, preserving value for both sides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amumosa Kureka
Lenox College Opens Sixty-Fifth Year With Renovations
Mr and Mrs Mapes and guests return from a three month European tour as Lenox College prepares to open its sixty fifth year. Main Hall bell to ring Monday for 9 45 chapel opening after campus renovations and renewed facilities. A World War I death is remembered. Nelson Ratcliffe died October 8 1918 in France and was honored at Buck Creek church service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mapes
Gertrude Hinkhouse
Vivian Dunlap
Nelly Williamson
France
Main Hall
Lenox College
Autun
Nelson Ratcliffe
Buck Creek
Nelson
Test Your Own Headlights Law Changes in Iowa Driving Rules
Iowa motorists may test and adjust their own headlights without purchases or certificates. Lenses meeting the law allow 75 foot visibility without glare or beams above 42 inches. The state automobile department enforces it, Ames hosts approved lens lists, and motorcycles must comply. Public schools in Traer report 403 pupils.
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Iowa
State Automobile Department of
The
Highway Commission
Town Highway Commission
Ames
Feeding shock fodder silage for winter feed
Iowa State College dairy experts advise farmers with small silos to feed their supply then refill with shock fodder. Soaking fodder with water aids fermentation. feeding fodder as silage increases intake versus dry fodder, improving feed efficiency and reducing waste.
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Iowa State College
Style Shop Style Revue and Sale at Mrs Lanigan’s
Ladies invited to a community Style Revue and Sale at Mrs Lanigan’s store from September 17 to 24. The shop promises a variety of garments including suits coats dresses and blouses with a value-for-money guarantee and money-back satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
J. T. Lanigan
Style Shop
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Silg “Cras. A
Chas. A
Doxsee
On and Proprietors
Field
Ruby Ganfield
Kimball
Cedar Falls
Sadie Conlin
Mason City
Clarence Crawford
Farmers and Merchants State Bank
Felix
Amerlia Hearty
Chicago
Wim
Grogan
Lyla Grogan
Ann’ Rre
Missy Lucy Qavin
National Street
J. HH. Weber
John Firth
Win
Wagan
Bernice O'Brien
Aniumosa
St Cascade High School
Fligh School
J. Butter
Trades and High School
Remington and Underwood
Wim. Knepper
Hot Springs
Missouri
A. Koob
Sam Resort
Justin
Marceau
Sanitary Bakery
Mike Lauser
Ernest Board
White Lake
South Wakata
Grandpa
Grandam Vorel
Louie Klein
Anthony
Harold
Mary Josephine
Surprise
Frank Barber
Geo. Klaus
Lizzie Lange
Dallas
Lange
Lizzie Ginter
Mut Stedden
Ella Lindiman
Rita
Laura Bisenius
Raymond Bisenius
Alpheus
Columbia College
Raymond J. Schiltz
Mitchell
Sr. M. Nyerista
St. Mary's Convent
Margaret Roche
Thos, Head
Hugene Zivrany
Milwaukee
West Cascade
Sue Wirchen
J. P. Kirchen
Ed Lattner
Geniva Faber
Mildred Gan
Scotch Grove
Robert M. Heasty
Tlopr Kenton
Singer Sewing Machines
Locher’s
Traer
Eldison
Locher
Oxfords
Stuhlers
C. H. Schipman
MAIN
Monticello, Iowa
M. W. Akers
Baptist Church’ of
Manchester
I. V. Dautremont
AT Law
George Albery
Veterinary
Cedar Street
Fir
Zireat
H. M. Remley Jambhs
Remley
Remley & Remley
Main Street
Brazelton
G.C
Ed and
Carl
Lovell
Patrick
Woast Main Street
Roy D. Cooley
DR. M. F. Hogan
F.A. Hefner
Stickford
Monticello Iowa
H. McGarvey
Paul Eb, Gibson
Thomas Stimpson
Don ‘Eft
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Co
Winston-Salem, N. C
Hawkeye State
Red Cross
Allen
Kendall
Lowden
Illinois
A. R. Kroh
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